Clayton Junior High vs Ojo Caliente Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 256 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Junior High
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
61 students
Ojo Caliente Elementary
Ojo Caliente · Public middle · Grades 4–6
55 students
| Measure | Clayton Junior High Clayton, New Mexico | Ojo Caliente Elementary Ojo Caliente, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 138 | – |
| National rank | #12201 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 61 | 55 |
| Enrollment | 61 | 55 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Clayton | Ojo Caliente |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 16.7).
- •Clayton Junior High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Ojo Caliente Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Clayton Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 100%).
- •Clayton Junior High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.3).
- •Clayton Junior High is the larger school with 61 students compared with 55.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton Junior High better than Ojo Caliente Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Junior High ranks higher (28.5 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clayton Junior High and Ojo Caliente Elementary?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Ojo Caliente in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Junior High: 61. Ojo Caliente Elementary: 55. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Junior High and Ojo Caliente Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Clayton Junior High is 26th of 138 and Ojo Caliente Elementary is unranked among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).